Boulder: Multiple protestors attacked at Pearl Street Mall; first photo of alleged suspect out

Police responded to an attack at Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday.

Updated on: Jun 2, 2025, 02:51:47 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Police responded to an attack at Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday. The incident took place near 13th and Pearl streets, with locals claiming that a suspect tried to light a fire near protestors. Authorities are yet to confirm details.

Multiple protestors were attacked in Boulder on Sunday (X)

Meanwhile, social media users shared a photo of police arresting a man near the scene. It is not clear if he is the suspect in the case.

“We’re evacuating the 1200, 1300 and 1400 blocks of Pearl Street between Walnut and Pine while we continue to investigate this active incident. PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA,” Boulder police said in a statement on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

Some locals said that protestors were attacked with Molotov cocktails.

“It’s like a war zone in downtown Boulder. Apparently a couple people attacked protesters with either a flamethrower or Molotov cocktails. Multiple injuries. I happened to walk by right after it happened,” one person wrote on X.

“A terror attack in Boulder, Colorado has resulted in multiple Israelis being attacked with fire. The incident left several victims, including children, badly injured. The protesters were reportedly calling for Hamas to release the hostages,” another local tweeted.

The attack occurred at approximately 2:00 PM MDT, at the intersection of 13th and Pearl streets, adjacent to the historic Boulder County Courthouse, per Denver7 and CBS Colorado. Multiple protesters were injured, though the exact number and severity of injuries remain undisclosed, as stated by BPD in social media updates.

Limited details are available about the nature of the attack. The victims were identified as protesters, but the cause or nature of their demonstration has not been specified.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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